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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.49, 625.13 and 400.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.49, 625.13 and 400.29 is: 600.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.49 : 625.13 = 400.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.49/625.13 = 400.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.49x = 625.13 × 400.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.49x = 250,231.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,231.29/416.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.81

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